- The body of Masinde Muliro University lecturer Dr. Jairus Omuteche, missing since Saturday, has been found floating in the Jordan River
- Divers discovered his remains 15 kilometers downstream, near a junction where the river meets River Yala, confirming the worst fears of his family
- Police have launched investigations into the tragic incident as the community mourns the loss of a beloved scholar and philanthropist
The body of Dr. Jairus Omuteche, a Masinde Muliro University lecturer who had been missing since Saturday, has been recovered from the Jordan River after an intensive three-day search.
Dr. Omuteche, a respected academic and philanthropist, was last seen heading to his farm near the river to prepare his cowshed.
Suspicion arose when some sticks he had cut were found floating in the river, prompting his family and local authorities to launch a search effort.
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Ebulonga Location Chief Evans Ouya confirmed that divers discovered Dr. Omuteche’s body approximately 15 kilometers downstream at a river intersection where Jordan joins River Yala.
“The family’s fears were sadly confirmed when the search ended Monday evening,” Ouya stated.
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The lecturer’s contributions extended beyond academia; he was known for sponsoring students from underprivileged backgrounds and providing employment opportunities to local youths through his development projects.
The body has been transferred to Itando Mission Hospital morgue as Luanda detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
